Resources

Resources, easily accessible, so you can navigate the IDD landscape. Use the search and filter below to link to other agency sites, research or articles to find the exact type of resource you and your family need.

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Equip for Equality

Works to empower people with disabilities to advocate for themselves and their families. We break down barriers for people with disabilities through legal services, monitoring, and training.

Equip for Equality Advocacy Tips

Being a good self-advocate is all about knowing your needs, knowing how to say those needs, and asking for your rights with confidence and respect. This page will give you...

Esha Dental

Dental provider in Northeast Illinois that accepts Medicaid.

Esperanza Community Services

Provides innovative education, effective advocacy, and compassionate support while fostering a supportive community where everyone can thrive.

Exceptional Learners’ Collaborative (ELC)

ELC is a special education cooperative and joint agreement between four school districts in Vernon Hills (Lake County), Illinois.

Familia Dental ESL

Dental provider in Southern Illinois that accepts Medicaid.

Familia Dental Springfield

Dental provider in Central Illinois that accepts Medicaid and has experience serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Families Rising

Connects and empowers individuals, professionals, and families on their journey through adoption, foster care, and kinship care.

Family Dental of Lincoln

Dental provider in Northeast Illinois that accepts Medicaid and has experience serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center

Provides disability-related information, IEP coaching, referrals, consultations, parent trainings, training for professionals and support staff, informational packets on special education issues, educational record reviews, and parent-to-parent support.